Meat Loaf Muffins
All the comforting flavor of classic meatloaf in perfectly portioned muffin form! These juicy, tender meat loaf muffins bake in half the time, making them a family-friendly, weeknight favorite.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) lean ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup (40 g) plain breadcrumbs (panko or standard)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (any kind)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 g) ketchup (for topping)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, without overmixing.
- Divide mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Gently flatten the tops.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar to make the glaze.
- Remove muffins from oven, spread glaze on each, then return to oven for 10–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from tin and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to reduce shrinkage. Don’t overmix the meat to keep the muffins tender. The ketchup glaze adds moisture and tang, so don’t skip it! These freeze beautifully for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.8mg
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